denounce vs Law suit

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Could you please comment if the word "denounce" is used correctly if somebody goes with the authorities because something is out of law.

And what about lawsuit? amd the verb to sue?

Thank you in advance

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Avangi · Accepted Answer

Do you mean if someone is arrested for having or doing something illegal? I don't think "denounce" applies. Could you give us a sentence? To denounce is to speak or write strongly against something. "Lincoln denounced slavery." (I'm not sure he did.)

To sue is to bring a lawsuit against someone in court. If someone causes you injury or damage, and you think there's a law which applies to the situation, you file a lawsuit against them in court, and the court will decide if you should be compensated by the person. That would be a civil suit rather than a criminal suit.

Bluealbatross · Answer

Thank you Avangi you are so kind.

For example: "He brought a denounce due to illegal tax practices"

With your explanation I'll feel better.

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Armsys · Answer

BluealbatrossFor example: "He brought a denounce due to illegal tax practices"

Would it be simpler and clearer to say, "He's accused of illegal tax practices"?

Armstrong

Avangi · Answer

BluealbatrossFor example: "He brought a denounce due to illegal tax practices"

Hi Blue,

Unfortunately, the compound noun "law suit" and the verb "denounce" are not interchangeable. To denounce someone or something is in no sense a legal action. It simply means to speak out strongly against the subject. (Of course, a lot of denouncing goes on in the court room.) Edit. Armstrong's term "accuse" can be either legal or non-legal. "The prisoner is accused of burglary." "She accused me of stealing her boyfriend."

He brought a law suit, or he filed a law suit, or he brought a legal action . There's also a distinction between brought and filed, but they have the same effect.

There are other small problems with your sentence. Try to grasp the difference between civil law and criminal law. Criminal actions are brought by the government, or by the district attorney or the state's attorney or by the Justice Department or the Attorney General, depending on the jurisdiction. Civil actions are brought by private individuals or private companies, against people or groups who have caused them some injury, or damage.

So when you say, "He brought a suit due to illegal tax practices," you're talking about a crime against the state, and "he" would be the government, or a government agent.

Civil law would be, "He brought a suit against his neighbor, who had refused to pay for the damage the neighbor's dog did to his garden." Or, "Bristol Meyers Squibb is suing Pfizer for infringement of their patents on cholesterol medication."

Best wishes, - A.

Bluealbatross · Answer

Thank you Avangi.
You are so kind. Your explanation is so clear.

Thank you ever so much!!!!!!!

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